WATCHET CLOSE, CF3 4DU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CF3 4DU

WATCHET CLOSE, CF3 4DU, Cardiff has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.33 per 1,000 population. This CF3 4DU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader CF3 postcode area, which has experienced 378 crimes and a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this CF3 4DU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around CF3 4DU, encompassing approximately 3632 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the CF3 4DU area, explore the CF3 4DU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

CF3 4DU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Manorbier Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Dunkery Close with total crimes: 3
  • Rhyl Road with total crimes: 2

WATCHET CLOSE, CF3 4DU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.339.09%
Criminal damage and arson33.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.830.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.060.00%
Public order53.03400.00%
Bicycle theft31.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Other theft10.55-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.08140.00%
Violence and sexual offences113.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.0333.33%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.71-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.0325.00%
Other crime31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.830.00%
Burglary20.830.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.3033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-40.00%
Other theft20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8860.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Other crime20.830.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.03-44.44%
Public order31.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-83.33%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.48-40.00%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-80.00%
Public order10.28-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.91150.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.75-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4825.00%
Public order51.380.00%
Other theft31.380.00%
Burglary20.83-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.56100.00%
Public order55.51400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.1033.33%
Burglary31.100.00%
Other theft30.83200.00%
Shoplifting20.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.83-50.00%
Shoplifting20.83100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Public order10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 202412
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20246
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233
October 20236

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 20248
March 20245
February 20249
January 20249
December 202320
November 202310
October 202315

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CF3 4DU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Manorbier Crescent
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 2. Dunkery Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rhyl Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Taunton Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Llangwm Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Fremington Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Uphill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cannington Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Nevin Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Penrhos Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Maxwell Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Newport Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Watchet Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Weston Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1